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Website cost calculator: what does a website cost?

Choose type, provider and add-ons. You instantly see what the website costs one-time and per year. No sign-up, nothing is saved.

In short: A business website usually costs €2,500 to €6,000 one-time from a freelancer and €6,000 to €15,000 from an agency. On top come about €110 to €450 a year for domain and hosting. All prices net.

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Type of website

About 5 to 8 pages

Who builds it?

Only pages beyond the scope of the chosen type.

Add-ons
Ongoing maintenance (updates, security, small changes)

Your result

One-time
€2,500 to €6,000
Build cost, net excluding VAT
Running cost per year
€120 to €445
Domain and hosting
Total cost over 3 years€2,860 to €7,335
Typical (midpoint) over 3 years€5,098

Guide values for the German-speaking market, net. The real price depends on scope, provider and your requirements. Nothing is saved or sent.

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What does a website cost? The main price factors

The cost of a website has two parts: the one-time costs for concept, design and build, and the running costs for domain, hosting and maintenance. Hosting is the space on the internet where your site lives. Many people only count the first part. Over three years, though, running costs often make up a noticeable share.

Guide values by type of website (net)

  • One-pager: freelancer €800 to €2,500, agency €2,500 to €6,000.
  • Business website (5 to 8 pages): freelancer €2,500 to €6,000, agency €6,000 to €15,000.
  • Online store: freelancer €4,000 to €10,000, agency €10,000 to €30,000.
  • Portal or platform: freelancer €8,000 to €25,000, agency €25,000 to €80,000.

Site builder, freelancer or agency?

A site builder is cheap but costs your time and sets limits on design, technology and SEO. A freelancer usually offers the best balance of price and individual work. An agency pays off for large projects with several stakeholders, strategy and many rounds of coordination.

How to save without saving in the wrong place

  • Start with what you really need and expand later.
  • Supply copy and photos yourself if you are good at it.
  • Do not skimp on SEO basics (page structure, load time, titles), they are expensive to retrofit.
  • Ask for a written fixed price and for the running costs per year.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a website cost?

It depends on type and provider. As a guide (net): a one-pager from a freelancer €800 to €2,500, a business website from a freelancer €2,500 to €6,000, a business website from an agency €6,000 to €15,000, an online store from a freelancer €4,000 to €10,000.

What does a website cost per month?

After the build there are running costs: domain (about €10 to €25 a year), hosting (about €100 to €900 a year) and, if you want it, maintenance with updates and security. The calculator shows the total per year.

Why are the price ranges so wide?

The effort varies a lot: number of pages, custom copy and photos, languages, booking or shop, SEO. Then there is the provider: site builders, freelancers and agencies work with very different hourly rates.

What does a website cost with a site builder?

Creating it costs little money but a lot of your own time. Expect about €130 to €320 a year for builder, domain and hosting, plus optional templates.

Which costs do many people forget?

Copy, photos, legal texts (imprint, privacy policy), ongoing updates, SEO and the time you invest yourself. The calculator lets you add these items one by one.

Is this a binding quote?

No. The calculator shows typical market guide values (net, excluding VAT). A real quote depends on your scope.